Gang snatch cash and tobacco in corner shop raid near Wolverhampton

Raiders snatched tobacco, cigarettes and an undisclosed sum of cash when they broke into a convenience shop.

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Three males were caught on security cameras approaching the One Stop Shop, in Bridge Street, Coseley, at about 4.35am on Sunday.

One of the males was seen using a crowbar to force open the front shutter which allowed all three to get inside the premises.

Moments later they left carrying a bag containing the haul before fleeing the scene on foot a short time later.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Shortly after 4.30am on 12 February, we were called to a shop in Bridge Street, Coseley.

"A number of men were heard breaking into the shop, making off with a large quantity of cigarettes, tobacco and cash."

Witnesses of anyone with information should contact the force website or police 101 quoting crime number 20/73403/23.